OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping

Parking included

Free WiFi

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126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD

Royal Infirmary
11 min walk
University of Edinburgh
5 min drive
Arthur's Seat
14 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)
29 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

11 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

11 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Edinburgh guesthouse in The Inch with a golf course

A golf course, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.

OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Royal Infirmary. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a golf course.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Services include luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes a golf course and hiking/biking trails
7 minutes by car from Royal Mile and 8 minutes from Edinburgh Castle

OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offers its guests a golf course. WiFi is free in public spaces. OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh also features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Things to do

Golf course
Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

DVD player

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Books
Games
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

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OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Tim

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Arden guest house Edinburgh.

When we walked in and seen all the carpet stained and loose, we thought what will the room be like. It was marginally better. Very dated and needs a lot of work. Breakfast was nice.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Silvia

Travelled with partner

10 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I don’t normally leave negative reviews however I wouldn’t want others to have the same experience as us. If I could rate this place 0 stars I would. We arrived and upon entering the room could immediately tell that we wouldn’t be able to stay. Dirt covering the room, broken furniture, and stains covering cushions, walls but worst of all, the bed. Pillows and bed spread were torn and there was an unknown liquid splattered across the wall behind the bed. We attempted to go and find the lady who had checked us in to discuss and find a solution but she had disappeared so we were left with no choice but to leave and find another accommodation. Seriously disgusting and disturbing, I have to believe that the 5 star reviews are made up. Booked through Expedia who should be appalled to advertise such a terrible place leaving customers out of pocket with no ability to gain a refund for a place we were unable to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenny

3 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Upon arriving at the property we were buzzed in by staff that was off site. There wasn’t anyone to ask questions. When we entered the room it smelled strongly of mold. There was mold all over the walls in the closet. It was so bad we couldn’t stay there. I had to call the off site staff to work this out she was helpful, but it’s much easier to deal with that sort of thing in person. I’m still waiting on Expedia to see if I got my refund.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graham

2 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

1 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

John, Winnipeg

Travelled with family

27 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There is very little to say positively about this place. The mattresses are worn out and you feel the springs and can see the indentation from bodies over time. The carpet is worn out on the stairs to the point you can see and feel the carpet nails. The mouse traps in the room are discouraging and then there is left over food from other visitors. The bathroom needs to be deep cleaned to remove the mold, dirt and mildew. Really not a place I would stay at or recommend. Breakfast did have good toast and the staff was there the second one was done with anything to take those items away. There is one hour for breakfast and limited check in time. Overall, keep looking for another place to stay, this facility is over priced and is in need of a good cleaning and several repairs.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with group

26 Jul 2024

Really good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled with family

24 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

For the cost, give this one a skip. The place is very run down, very smelly (maybe a plumbing issue?), WiFi was intermittent, and check in process was sketchy and unclear. Continental breakfast was decent, so that was a plus (cereal, toast, boiled egg)… Honestly, was ready to leave first thing in the morning. Would not have stayed a second night if we had booked longer.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was badly needing or tlc room could have been done with painting curtains were torn and carpet not very clean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family

14 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The toilet in our room did not flush, and the mugs were dirty when we checked in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Breakfast was wonderful & staff were lovely!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Property is a bit tired but served out needs on this occasion.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

lee

Travelled with family

4 Jun 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A little dated.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Ravi

2 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew Alexander

Travelled with family

24 May 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

No where near castle cannot even see it

No where neat castle average room location ok you can do better

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nichole

17 May 2024

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Travelled with family

16 May 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice breakfast. Could use a good paint carpets removed, new tv remotes as couldn’t read any buttons.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stefania

Travelled with group

12 May 2024

Loved how close this was to Craigmillar castle and proximity to the bus stop.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juana L Castaneda

Travelled with family

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

💯 for me.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

8 May 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not stay there again.

Would not stay there again!The room which we stayed in was badly in need for attention,example sheets did not fit the mattress, lamp plug was loose, mattress was stained,carpet dirty,the whole room needed decoration redoing,chipped plaster,marks on walls.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Destiny

Travelled with partner

3 May 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The bedsheets were stained, we asked for new sheets and they refused. We didn't even feel comfortable to sleep in the bed. Everything was old and dilapidated. This place should be condemned.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was a good experience overall.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The service was great, friendly, kind, awesome from management to housekeeping, I always have clean towels, new sheets, always help in our requests...quiet place to sleeo, affordable price, the room is big, and transportation is so clise, and smallnshopping center around 15 minutes walk...Thanks fir gave me your vest. Breakfast is a plus, love it.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Erika

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A let down.

This place was a bit of a let down. The rooms are run down and mold on the walls (bathroom and window). The carpet has several stains and doesn’t looks like it’s been cleaned properly in a while. The bed is so hard and the springs poke your back when you’re trying to sleep. On my last night I saw a mouse in the room and it was coming out of a hole on the wall where the radiator pipe connects to the wall. I let management know about this so hopefully they’ll address it. Overall, it wasn’t even that cheap of a stay and i should have looked harder for a better place to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024